YDHS offer a range of welfare and community support services which aim to promote community wellbeing and independent living. The Youth & Community Services team are located at the Bakers Community Services Centre in Yarram. These services include:
Social Worker
Our social worker can provide support and information in response to issues such as financial difficulty, domestic violence, drug and alcohol problems, feelings of sadness, worry and confusion and advice and support for carers. They can also help with concerns arising from ongoing health issues which can include deteriorating decision making ability and self -care capabilities.
Counselling
Our community counselling services are available to children, adolescents and adults who live in Yarram and the surrounding district. The service provides a space to talk through personal issues and general concerns and help manage anxiety.
Community Development & Health Promotion
Our organised, regular community health activities help to empower individuals, groups and the community to take control of their health and enhance their wellbeing. Our activities include a walking and talking group, healthy eating group discussions, carer information and support sessions and transport to Sale or Toora to make use of their heated pool facilities.
Emergency Financial Relief
Financial assistance can be provided to Yarram and district residents who find themselves in crisis or financial hardship. This assistance is subject to availability and assessment.
Homelessness Support Service
This program can assist people requiring short term emergency housing as well as community members requiring longer term support. For emergency after hours housing support call 1800 825 955 or 1800 627 727.
Mental Health Community Support Services
Please call 1300 785 543 if you have a mental health disability and are interested in accessing support.
Integrated Family Services – ChildFIRST
YDHS is part of the ChildFIRST service. This is a service that schools, service providers, community members or families can turn to for advice when they are concerned about a child’s welfare.
Youth Development
Visit our Facebook page Youth@Yarram. This program supports young people to actively participate in and contribute to the Yarram community and their community of young people.
Please contact us on 1800 934 722 for more information about these services or to make an appointment.
